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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.91, 736.80 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.91, 736.80 and 312.86 is: 431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.91 : 736.80 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.91/736.80 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.91x = 736.80 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.91x = 230,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,515.92/533.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.75

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